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Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins

Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
6 servings

Simple and delicious yet elegant, pork tenderloin is a great make-ahead meal to save time when entertaining.

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ingredients

1
lemon, zest grated
¾
cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons)
Good olive oil
2
Tbsp minced garlic (6 cloves)
1 ½
Tbsp minced fresh rosemary leaves
1
Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
2
tsp Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
3
pork tenderloins (about 1lb each)
Freshly ground black pepper
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directions

Step 1

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, and 2 teaspoons salt in a sturdy 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat with the marinade. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

Step 3

Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and discard the marinade but leave the herbs that cling to the meat. Sprinkle the tenderloins generously with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden brown. Place the saute pan in the oven and roast the tenderloins for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat registers 137ºF at the thickest part. Transfer the tenderloins to a platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Carve in 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. The thickest part of the tenderloin will be quite pink (it’s just fine!) and the thinnest part will be well done. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm, or at room temperature with the juices that collect in the platter.

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